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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

What is it like to be a conservative at Liberty?

Sabrina Suen, Opinion Editor May 11, 2017

I’ll be honest, I’m not a conservative. I’m not even a moderate. I’m a bleeding-heart liberal, and anyone who’s ever had a conversation about politics with me, or read one of my articles can...

From grassroots to government

Nicole Leung, Creative Director May 11, 2017

Billionaires, multinational corporations, mega interest groups, and high-powered executives: these are the quintessential sources of political corruption. They employ arguably one of the most demonized...

Cheating: why do we do it?

Soraya Marashi, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

We all know the routine. One daring student sneaks a picture of the anxiously awaited-for exam after the teacher does phone checks. After the test, that student then sends it off to every person in their...

Betsy DeVos: proponent for change?

Bridget Ury, Photography Editor May 11, 2017

This January, Betsy DeVos was confirmed to be the Secretary of Education of the United States. DeVos is a proponent for accountability and the privatization of the school system. She believes that parents...

Press Perspective: Diversity in film starts with Hollywood

Sabrina Suen, Opinion Editor May 11, 2017

The acting world is notorious for its misrepresentation of cultures. The most iconic example is perhaps Disney’s Mulan, which features a traditional Chinese folk tale that is riddled with historical...

Beef: Got trash?

Anthony Alegrete, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

Imagine a world where you have to clean somebody else’s disgusting and smelly room. Doesn’t sound great, huh? However, the same principle can be applied to when you leave your garbage scattered across...

Beef: Toilet paper, where ya at?

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief May 11, 2017

With a full bladder and one minute already lost from the short passing period, you whip off your backpack and sprint towards the nearest empty stall. You rush as much as you’re capable, hoping to make...

Never too old for Disney

Mandy Latham, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

As we have gotten older the stereotype of movies we should watch has changed. The push to watch Disney movies has changed to be a push to watch horror flicks and some can feel shame in watching these childish...

Put your positive pants on

Katherine Sergeeva, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

We’ve all had that moment when we look at our surroundings with a negative perspective. That moment when you evaluate an essay covered in pen marks, and watch your GPA drop. That moment when you sort...

The beauty of late start snow days

Mandy Latham, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

With all the snow days that we have had recently the possibility of late starts has increased. Those snowy white mornings meaning more to you than a planned school day off since they come at the most unexpected...

Hooked on desk hooks

Katherine Sergeeva, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

Imagine if your backpack was flung to the ground every day, slowly being covered with the grime and muck of public high school carpets? Picture having to bend awkwardly to the ground every time you need...

Teachers: important but undervalued

Jake Hopkins, Opinion Editor May 11, 2017

Bill Gates, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, what’s something they all have in common? They all had teachers. Teachers are in charge of training the next generation of leaders, inventors and philosophers....

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